In a short statement published by the Iranian general on the website of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Sepah News, Suleimani said “The front of the enemies (against) the Iranian revolution and the sacred system of the Islamic Republic make statements to create divisions and confrontations between the united revolutionary people (of Iran)”.
He did not make clear indications as to which allegations he was responding to, but Sepah News said his statement came following “allegations” by the “enemy media” and “some US officials” regarding the general's position.
“God willing, I will stay in my ‘military service’ position for life,” his statement read while confirming his devotion to the Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and the Iranian nation.
Suleimani has played a big role in Iran’s foreign military operations, especially in Syria where the Quds Force is helping pro-government forces in their fight against Syrian rebels, and also in Iraq where Shiite groups affiliated with Iran are engaged in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS).
Last month, Suleimani was reportedly in Iraq to prepare for the Mosul battle with Iraqi government forces and leaders of the Shiite militia known as Hashd al-Shaabi.
